Crescent
Hartwell Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: HARTWELL, SC, SC
Price: From $240 per night
Price range: $240–$528 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (9 reviews)
Season: May through October
MUST BE RESERVED A MINIMUM OF TWO DAYS IN ADVANCE OF ARRIVAL DATE. Crescent Group Campground is a 41 acre site located on a narrow peninsula with gentle slopes and a scattered tree cover of pine and mixed hardwoods. The campground is specifically designated for group camping, consisting of two separate reservable loops.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/crescent to be notified when sites open up.
Crescent is a highly-rated group campground (4.7/5 stars) on Lake Hartwell with recently updated clean restrooms, private reserved loops, and scenic water access for boating and fishing. Campers praise the beautiful views, gated access, and convenient loop rental system.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Eastern Gray Squirrel, Blue Jay, Northern Cardinal, Eastern Phoebe, Brown-headed Cowbird, and Spiny Softshell present in the area.
Insider tips for Crescent: Firewood is provided at all sites. Bring a kayak or SUP for access to small islands on Lake Hartwell. Book an entire loop for group camping rather than individual sites.
Skip Crescent if: You need water/sewer hookups — only electric hookups available on select sites.. You require short-notice camping — minimum two-day advance reservation required.. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operation May through October only.. You want individual site camping — designed for group loop rentals..
Best time to visit Crescent: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Elrod Ferry (HARTWELL, GA), Watsadler (HARTWELL, GA), Big Oaks (HARTWELL, GA), Springfield (HARTWELL, SC).
Cell Phone Coverage at Crescent
Cell signal at Crescent (HARTWELL, SC): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
MUST BE RESERVED A MINIMUM OF TWO DAYS IN ADVANCE OF ARRIVAL DATE. Crescent Group Campground is a 41 acre site located on a narrow peninsula with gentle slopes and a scattered tree cover of pine and mixed hardwoods. The campground is specifically designated for group camping, consisting of two separate reservable loops.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryFirewood is provided at all sites.
Bring a kayak or SUP for access to small islands on Lake Hartwell.
Book an entire loop for group camping rather than individual sites.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Hartwell, Georgia, take Hwy 29 north for approximately 8 miles (you will cross into South Carolina). Turn left onto Ginn Road. Take the first left onto Campers Way and continue straight to the campground. From Anderson SC, take Hwy 29 South from Anderson, heading south towards Hartwell, Georgia, after the intersection with Hwy 187 (4-way stop), continue south on Hwy 29 until you see sign for Crescent. It is located about 4 miles before the Ga/SC border. 150 Campers Way Starr, SC 29684
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Hartwell Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Hartwell Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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